Brazil’s Lula seeks end to ‘baseless tariffs’ in call with Trump
Washington imposed two new sets of tariffs on Brazil in July, a key campaign issue ahead for the left-wing president ahead of the presidential election in October
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday to resolve their countries’ trade dispute, saying US tariffs were imposed on “baseless” grounds.
Washington imposed two new sets of tariffs on the Latin American giant in July, a move that has become a key campaign issue ahead of Brazil’s presidential election in October.
Lula – who is seeking a fourth and final term in office – told Trump that the tariffs “negatively affect both Brazil and the United States,” according to a statement from his office.
“To remain at the negotiating table is the best option for both countries,” he said.